426213715-8-19-2021-17-CC-SMCA-C62PZH-20210819114534

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426213715
Report Date: 08/19/2021
Date Signed: 08/19/2021 11:45:42 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME:	VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	426213715
ADMINISTRATOR:	VEGA, EVA & ISRAEL		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(805) 569-3897
CITY:	SANTA BARBARA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93101
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS:	DATE:	08/19/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Other	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:55 AM
MET WITH:	Eva Vega		TIME COMPLETED:	11:55 AM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	A Case Management Inspection was conducted by (Licensing Program Analysts) LPAs S. Mendoza-Ceja and A. Rios who met with Licensee Eva Vega. Prior to entry to the home, a risk assessment for COVID-19 conducted with Licensee Eva Vega. The purpose of today's inspection is to Amend the Type A citation issued on 06/25/2021 Complaint #17-CC-20210604104223, clear the deficiencies cited on 06/25/2021, and provide a copy of the Accusation. The following deficiencies are now cleared: 102417(a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home; and 102402(a)(3) Revocation or Suspension of a License or Registration: Conduct Inimical: Licensee Eva Vega submitted a plan of correction to Licensing which indicates the gates have been fixed and laminate signs have been posted and she met with parents to review the gate closures to ensure this violation will not be repeated. Licensee submitted pictures for review. Licensee also submitted an updated plan of correction in writing dated 8/19/2021 " If a child is found to be missing from childcare 911 is called immediately. Licensing and parents would be notified in the event the occurs." My child #5 is not an assistant for providing child care at any time. My child #5 lives in the home and occasionally does chores such as removing trash or cleaning up toys which are a normal part his family chores. 102417(g)(5)(A) Operation of a Family Child Care Home: Licensee Eva Vega submitted pictures of the locked hot tub cover. 102417(g)(4) Operation of a Family Child Care Home: Licensee Eva Vega submitted a plan of correction stating the toxins would be put in a secure cabinet. Licensee removed the extension cord.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja	TELEPHONE: (805) 722-5132
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 426213715
	VISIT DATE: 08/19/2021

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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and A. Rios reviewed and provided the Licensee with a copy of an Accusation for case CDSS No. 6421174101 and 6421174101B to revoke Vega FCC aka Santa Barbara Garden Montessori Child Care.

It is noted in the Accusation that the Department is seeking a revocation of the Family Child Care license that is held by Eva Vega and Isreal Vega.

A copy of the Accusation Summary indicating the Departments intent to revoke the license of this family child care home shall be provided to the parent/guardian of any currently enrolled child by the next business day or immediately upon return as well as the parent/guardian of any enrolled child until the accusation is either dismissed or resolved through the administrative hearing or stipulated agreement. The following documentation was provided and explained:

Accusation
· Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224)
· A copy of the Appeal Rights were provided and explained.
· Licensee’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja	TELEPHONE: (805) 722-5132
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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